Job TitleFINANCE ADMINISTRATOR.4.05 (AD.10)LocationJohannesburg,ZAOrganization NameWits Anglo American Digital DomeDepartment Description

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

SCHOOL OF PHYSICS

WITS ANGLO AMERICAN DIGITAL DOME

FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR AD.10

Background

The WITS Anglo American Digital Dome (WAADD), formerly the WITS Planetarium, is currently under active re-development to produce an exciting new high-technical, multi-disciplinary digital research and innovation facility that is hosted by the WITS School of Physics located in the Faculty of Science. The purpose of the WAADD is to support the academic projects of teaching, research, innovation, postgraduate training, education, science engagement and community service. The WAADD will serve as a space for digital science exploration and discovery for data-intensive disciplines, and it is envisaged that learning will be through immersion in multi-dimensional, cross-disciplinary worlds that include areas such as astronomy, climate modelling, biology, paleo sciences, artificial intelligence applications, to new avenues in the digital arts. The new facility is expected to grow within an entrepreneurial context to ensure its future sustainability as an accessible, inspirational, world-class centre. Applications are invited to apply for the above position in the WAADD. The successful candidate should provide financial and administrative support and will be a highly energetic strategic financial adviser to the Digital Dome, reporting to the Head of the WAADD.

Brief Description

Minimum Requirements:

A National Diploma in Accounting or equivalent qualificationBCom Accounting will be an added advantageFive years administrative experience in an accounting environment at a higher education institutionKnowledge of Oracle ERP System will be an added advantage

Key Performance Areas:

Responsible for efficient financial and procurement tasks at the Digital Dome, processing of payment requests and payroll claims, ensuring appropriate authorisations, support, and documentation in compliance with University PoliciesAccountable for daily management of supplier interactions, including sourcing quotes, ordering, tracking deliveries, and internal requisitions at the Digital DomeAccountable for reconciliation of WAADD accounts, projects and credit cardsResponsible for invoicing for funds that appear on the bank statement daily or weeklyGenerate cash flow monthly statements for expenditures as required at the Digital DomeAssist with the preparation of budgets (OPEX and CAPEX)Accountable for fixed asset verification in the Digital Dome in compliance with the UniversityManage operational budgets and accounts for shows, private functions, and events at the Digital DomeAny other tasks or activities that fall within the Digital Dome's general functioning as determined by the Head of the Digital Dome and the School of Physics Finance OfficerAssist where required with general operations of the Digital DomeAssist the School of Physics and the Faculty of Science when required

Key Competencies:

Accountancy / bookkeeping-type courses qualificationAbility to maintain high level accuracy in preparing and entering financial informationAdept at using ExcelComputer literacy, and knowledge of MS Office 365Good organisational skillsExcellent written and verbal communicationsAbility to work independently to strict deadlinesDetailed DescriptionJob RequirementsAdditional DetailsHow To Apply

To apply: Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements should apply by submitting their cover letter, detailed CV, certified copies of all educational qualifications and identity document with names and e-mail addresses of 3 referees. It is the applicant s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

External applicants are invited to apply by registering their profile on the Wits i-Recruitment platform located at https://irec.wits.ac.za and submitting applications. Internal employees are invited to apply directly on Oracle by following the path: iWits /Self Service application/ Apply for a job.

Enquiries: For further information, contact the Head of the WITS Anglo American Digital Dome Moumita.Aich@wits.ac.za.

Closing date: 15 November 2024

Correspondence will be entered into with short-listed candidates only. Short-listed applicants must be available for a personal or telephonic interview.

Applicants hereby provide consent to process personal information in terms of POPIA.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given, to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plan and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by the candidate

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